The Evolution of Michael Buble

Buble self-released his first recordings, including this EP, <i>First Dance</i>, in 1995.
<i>Babalu</i> was Michael Buble's first full-length album - which he released in 2001. The title refers to a Vancouver nightclub where he used to perform before becoming well-known.
Buble was ready to change careers at age 25, and become a journalist, before he got his big break. He appeared in the movie, Duets, in 2000, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis.
<p><font size="1">Source: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbZfxnwTqZY" target="_blank">Youtube</a>
Buble has appeared in three other films so far: Totally Blonde, The Snow Walker, and Death Game (tv only) and has been on the soundtrack of 77 shows and movies including Spider-Man 2, Malcolm in the Middle, and 27 Dresses.
Here he is at the premiere for Totally Blonde in 2001. <p><font size="1">Photo: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images</font>
Buble guest starred on the Chris Isaak Show in 2004 and did a few collaborations together over the years, including the Chris Isaak Christmas Album. <p><font size="1">Photo: Paul Hawthorne / 2004 Getty Images</font>
David Foster (who's produced albums by Madonna, Mariah Carey, Bryan Adams, Michael Jackson, and more...) signed Michael Buble to the 143 record label in 2000, and in 2001 Buble started recording his self-titled album with Foster as producer. It was finally released in 2003.
Here's Buble (R) and David Foster (L) performing together at the 7th Annual Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert in September 2002.<p><font size="1">Photo: Robert Mora / 2002 Getty Images</font>
Michael Buble was engaged to actress Debbie Timuss from around 2000 until 2005. She was in the music video for "Home." He wrote the song "Lost" for her.<font size="1"> Source: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbSOLBMUvIE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Michael Buble Youtube</a></font>
Getting to show the crowd what he's got at the Toyota Concert Series on the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza in NYC, 2005.<p><font size="1">Photo: Evan Agostini / 2005 Getty Images</font>
Michael Buble became a dual citizen of Italy and Canada in 2005. <a href="(http://italianalmanac.org/05nov/buble.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">He was eligible through his grandfather</a>, Demetrio Santaga, from Preganziol. Here's Buble performing live in San Remo in 2005 as a new Italian citizen.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Giuseppe Cacace / 2005 Getty Images</a>
A still baby-faced (but 30 year old in the photo) Buble attends the 2005 Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Ethan Miller / 2005 Getty Images</font>
Here's Buble in 2008 on his Irresponsible Tour, in Sydney, Australia<p><font size="1"> Photo: Gaye Gerard / 2008 Getty Images</font>
After splitting up with Debbie Timuss, Buble started dating Emily Blunt. They were together until 2008.<p><font size="1">Photo: Evan Agostini / 2006 Getty Images</font>
Buble's won 3 Grammy Awards, multiple Juno Awards (11+), the 2010 American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, and many other awards.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Jason Merritt / 2010 Getty Images</font>
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II even came out to see Buble perform at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England in 2009.
<p><font size="1">Photo: LEON NEAL / 2009 AFP</font>
Buble is a huge hockey fan and <a href="http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/columnists/eric_francis/2009/11/23/11879871-sun.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">according to the Calgary Sun</a>, requires one local team hockey puck in his dressing room as part of his rider contract in every city. He is also co-owner of the Vancouver Giants since 2008. <p><font size="1"> Ethan Miller / 2009 Getty Images</font>
According to the <a href="(http://italianalmanac.org/05nov/buble.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Italian Almanac</a>, Michael Buble's grandfather, Demetrio, paid for his singing lessons and traded plumbing for stage time for Michael. Guess all that hard work paid off!
<p><font size="1">Photo: ROBERT VOS / 2012 AFP</font>
Buble started dating Luisana Lopilato in 2008 and the couple got engaged in November 2009. They were married in March 2011 in Buenos Aires and had a second wedding in Vancouver BC.
<p><font size="1">Photo: MARK RALSTON / 2010 AFP</font>
Still collaborating with David Foster in 2009, along with Neil Portnow, at the 2009 Musicares Person of the Year Tribute to Neil Diamond. <p><font size="1">Photo: Larry Busacca / 2009 The Recording Academy</font>
Buble's early stints in musical theatre definitely helped him develop his engaging stage show.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Kevin Winter / 2010 Getty Images</font>
In 2011, Michael Buble wrote diary-style book called <i>Michael Buble, Onstage, Offstage</i> about his experiences growing up which led him to his career as a professional singer.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Danny Martindale / 2011 Getty Images</font>
Michael Buble performed during the closing ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics! He also participated in the torch relay in the opening ceremonies.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Richard Heathcote / 2010 Getty Images</font>
The fans love their Michael Buble!
<p><font size="1">Photo: Bryan Bedder / 2010 Getty Images</font>
Here's Michael Buble ready to take on the Australian leg of his "Crazy Love" tour, in 2011.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Brendon Thorne / 2011 Getty Images</font>
Check the impressive stage setup at the Sydney, Australia show in 2011.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Mark Metcalfe / 2011 Getty Images</font>
Michael Buble supports many charities, including Habitat for Humanity, MuciCan, STOMP Out Bullying, and pictured here, The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, which raises funds to help improve education for underserved youth in the las vegas community. <p><font size="1">Photo: Ethan Miller / 2011 Getty Images</font>
Buble likes to engage his crowd and bring audience members on-stage. Here are some adoring fans, enjoying their moment in the limelight with him at the VIP performance at Beringer Vineyards in California.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Steve Jennings / 2011 Getty Images</font>
Buble on the Jimmy Fallon show with Dave Matthews, Keira Knightley in December 2012. He's now a household name.
<p><font size="1">Theo Wargo / 2012 Getty Images</font>
In addition to his solo work, Michael Buble has collaborated with many other performers, including here on the Jimmy Fallon show with Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon as "The Chicken-eers".
<p><font size="1">Photo: Theo Wargo / 2013 Getty Images</font>
His current studio album, <i>To Be Loved</i> released in April 2013, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.
<p><font size="1">Photo: Luca Teuchmann / 2013 Getty Images</font>
Here's Buble rocking out with FUN.'s Nate Ruess at a private VIP event in Cannes, France. <p><font size="1">Photo: Didier Baverel / 2013 Getty Images</font>